Sudan paramilitary drone strikes cause mass power cuts in eastern states
The Guardian UK's headline. Reported by The Guardian UK, The Guardian Africa, The Guardian World.
What the sources say, in brief
According to The Guardian, Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have launched a coordinated drone attack against five power stations, causing mass power outages across the country's east, a government official said. The report says the stations are in three states controlled by the Sudanese army. The excerpts supplied come from three Guardian editions, which carry the same wording, and do not include further detail on casualties, damage or responsibility beyond the official's account. The story is marked as developing.
Key points
- The Guardian reported that the Rapid Support Forces launched a coordinated drone attack against five power stations.
- According to The Guardian, the attack caused mass power outages across Sudan's east.
- The Guardian said the power stations are in three states controlled by the Sudanese army.
- A government official told The Guardian the drones caused the outages.
What we know
- The Guardian reported that the Rapid Support Forces launched a coordinated drone attack against five power stations.
- The Guardian reported that the attack caused mass power outages across Sudan's east.
- The Guardian reported the power stations are in three states controlled by the Sudanese army.
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Sudan paramilitary drone strikes cause mass power cuts in eastern states. According to The Guardian, Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have launched a coordinated drone attack against five power stations, causing mass power outages across the country's east, a government official said. The report says the stations are in three states controlled by the Sudanese army. The excerpts supplied come from three Guardian editions, which carry the same wording, and do not include further detail on casualties, damage or responsibility beyond the official's account. The story is marked as developing. Covered by 3 publications. The Guardian UK: Sudan paramilitary drone strikes cause mass power cuts in eastern states. The Guardian Africa: Sudan paramilitary drone strikes cause mass power cuts in eastern states. The Guardian World: Sudan paramilitary drone strikes cause mass power cuts in eastern states.
Who is covering it
- The Guardian UK United Kingdom Sudan paramilitary drone strikes cause mass power cuts in eastern states Rapid Support Forces strike five power stations in three states controlled by Sudanese army Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have launched a coordinated drone attack against five power stations, causing mass power outages across the country’s east, a government official said. The drones hit 26 Oct · Tier 2
- The Guardian Africa United Kingdom Sudan paramilitary drone strikes cause mass power cuts in eastern states Rapid Support Forces strike five power stations in three states controlled by Sudanese army Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have launched a coordinated drone attack against five power stations, causing mass power outages across the country’s east, a government official said. The drones hit 26 Oct · Tier 2
- The Guardian World United Kingdom Sudan paramilitary drone strikes cause mass power cuts in eastern states Rapid Support Forces strike five power stations in three states controlled by Sudanese army Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have launched a coordinated drone attack against five power stations, causing mass power outages across the country’s east, a government official said. The drones hit 26 Oct · Tier 2
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